The Genesis wireless PIR has an improved detection range with a choice of four different lenses to meet most installation applications. In addition, it can transmit signals well beyond 1 km depending on environmental conditions and, with the use of repeaters, will achieve more than ten kilometres. Using wireless PIR detectors enables installations to easily conform with BS8418 standards which requires all PIRs to be installed in view of cameras and looking inwards. The unit is battery operated with an operational life of up to two years before they need changing.

Genesis features a new algorithm that increases sensitivity whilst reducing incidences of false alarms from events such as moving trees, sunlight reflection, flapping tarpaulins and plastic bags. There is also an anti- cloaking feature as well as shock sensing and anti-tamper. Genesis offers a remote text output that enables alarm messages to be recorded onto video pictures using a DVR. These alarm messages can also be viewed in the monitoring centre alerting staff if attention to a particular unit is required.

Genesis is ideal for larger deployments as up to 64 PIRs can be connected on a single system for maximum coverage. In addition to event detection and tamper alerts, each unit transmits a wide range of data including battery condition, unit ID and pulse count setting, which enables the sensitivity of each PIR to be tailored to local conditions. This data can also be received using an optional handheld instrument enabling systems to be quickly and easily walk tested or configured by a single person.

Graham Creek, managing director of Luminite Electronics, says "The new Genesis PIR has a range of advanced features and delivers improved performance without requiring costly dual technology systems. It will enable installers to increase the resilience and reliability of their systems whilst achieving compliance with BS8418."